Bone Density/Radiologic Technologist Float, Downtown Nashville

Heritage Medical Associates•Nashville, TN

About The Position

This position provides professional Imaging care. Assist the Radiologist with exams, correlates different exams with other technicians. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs all radiographic procedures Perform all bone density porcedures If in a float position, must be available to work at any of HMA’s Imaging locations. Adheres to X-ray and bone density quality control standards Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain X-ray and other reports for physician review Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports Adhere to Service Standards Perform other tasks as needed Must have predictable and consistent attendance

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Radiology Technical Program
Valid state Radiologic Technologist registration in both X-ray and Bone Density
Valid State of Tennessee License for X-ray
Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for X-Ray to provide excellent patient care and treatment
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skill in using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly
Computer knowledge required
Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day.
Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action
Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Performs all radiographic procedures
Perform all bone density porcedures
If in a float position, must be available to work at any of HMA’s Imaging locations.
Adheres to X-ray and bone density quality control standards
Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain X-ray and other reports for physician review
Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow
Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures
Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials
Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
Adhere to Service Standards
Perform other tasks as needed
Must have predictable and consistent attendance